Where:

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center

When:

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 - CLOSED

Cost:

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center's Stargazing Nights! Every Friday night (weather permitting) we open our Observatory, Science Center, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the sky and offer free stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with us.

Tonight is the first Spring Stargazing Night at Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center for 2024, and forecasts are calling for spring-like weather with clouds moving in later this afternoon as heavy rain moves into the region for Saturday. At this time, there is a small chance that we may be able to observe through passing clouds for up-to the first hour of our session, but our most reliable forecasting source says that’s a no-go. Even the super bright 94% waxing gibbous Moon will not offer a fallback as clouds will be quite heavy. Due to the high likelihood of cloud cover and the coming rain, we will keep the Observatory and Science Center closed tonight. We’ll open next on Friday, March 29, 2024 with our Spring Stargazing Nights Event. We’ll see you then!

Take a moment to catch up on some astro happenings this week in:
A Celebration of Space - March 22, 2024

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Preparing for Your Visit:

Check out our page on Visiting Frosty Drew Observatory to learn more about what to expect at the Observatory and better help you prepare for your visit.

How to Dress for Winter Conditions: The Frosty Drew Observatory is not climate controlled, and the temperature inside the dome need to match the outside air temperature for a stable telescopic view. Frosty Drew Astronomy Team members dress in layers during the winter and for a very good reason. You should consider doing the same. Please read Dressing for All-Night Winter Stargazing to familiarize yourself with adequate dressing measures.

Please note that we do not allow any white lights on our campus or in Ninigret Park from dusk - dawn, with the exception of low beam headlights while in motion. This is to ensure an equally awesome view of the night sky for all and to allow for the use of light sensitive astronomical equipment. Learn more about why we have this requirement in The Red Light District.